Spring Valley High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29229 · Richland 02
#46 of 228 high schools in South Carolina
#1910 of 16,910 nationally
About Spring Valley High
Spring Valley High is a public high located in Columbia, in the Richland 02 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,230 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 46th of 228 ranked high schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,230.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; Spring Valley High ranks 7th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Spring Valley High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Spring Valley High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
L. B. Nelson Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students · 1.5 km away
North Springs Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students · 3.4 km away
Summit Parkway Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,229 students · 3.6 km away
Windsor Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 4.2 km away
Pontiac Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
880 students · 4.2 km away
Catawba Trail Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 4.6 km away
Polo Road Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students · 4.8 km away
E. L. Wright Middle
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,275 students · 5.0 km away
Killian Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students · 5.3 km away
Bookman Road Elementary
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Blythewood High
Blythewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students
Spartanburg High
Spartanburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,164 students
Woodmont High
Piedmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,151 students
R. B. Stall High
North Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students
Mauldin High
Mauldin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,133 students
Sumter High School
Sumter · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Spring Valley High a good school?
Spring Valley High has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #46 of 228 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Spring Valley High rank in South Carolina?
Spring Valley High ranks #46 of 228 high schools in South Carolina and #1910 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Spring Valley High?
Spring Valley High had 2,230 students in 2025.
Is Spring Valley High a elementary school or a high school?
Spring Valley High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Spring Valley High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spring Valley High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.